Filet Mignon With Cognac Sauce Recipe

Name: Filet Mignon With Cognac Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (4 -6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 lb total); 3 tablespoons cognac or 3 tablespoons brandy; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half; 2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

4 (4 -6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 lb total)
3 tablespoons cognac or 3 tablespoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1
Trim fat from steaks. Place steaks in shallow dish. Pour 2 tablespoons of the cognac over steaks. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes, turning once. Drain steaks, discarding cognac in dish. Sprinkle steaks with pepper.
2
Place steaks on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 11-15 minutes for medium-rare or 14-18 minutes for medium, turning once.
3
Meanwhile, for sauce: In small saucepan, cook mushrooms and shallot in hot butter for 3 - 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in beef broth and remaining cognac. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes. In small bowl, stir together half-and-half, mustard, and flour. Stir into broth mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Serve sauce over steaks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (4 -6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 lb total), 3 tablespoons cognac or 3 tablespoons brandy, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Filet Mignon With Cognac Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Filet Mignon With Cognac Sauce

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